EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 11 MIN
Taxi Stories & Life's Labyrinth: A Journey with Khaled Al-Khamissi
from 'Raconte un peu – Tell me more-خبّرنا شوي... · host Pauline Mouhanna
Buckle up! In this episode, let's take us on a literary ride through the crowded streets of Cairo. We explore the phenomenon of the novel Taxi—the book that turned cab drivers into philosophers.We discuss:How Al-Khamissi bridged the gap between Parisian halls and Egyptian street life.The secret behind Taxi selling hundreds of thousands of copies.The transition from social realism to psychological philosophy in his latest work.Bitter-sweet quotes that define the Egyptian spirit.
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Buckle up! In this episode, let's take us on a literary ride through the crowded streets of Cairo. We explore the phenomenon of the novel Taxi—the book that turned cab drivers into philosophers.We discuss:How Al-Khamissi bridged the gap between Parisian halls and Egyptian street life.The secret behind Taxi selling hundreds of thousands of copies.The transition from social realism to psychological philosophy in his latest work.Bitter-sweet quotes that define the Egyptian spirit.
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